Staff Spotlight: Elaine Arrieta (Bohn)
Elaine Arrieta-Bohn is CGEST's Education Outreach Specialist and has been in the position for almost a full year. She came on to the team mere weeks before our entire world was thrown upside down and everyone was sent into lockdown. Elaine has been critical in the CompuPower programming and taking the entire course online for our partnering schools. Over the summer last year Elaine helped in the professional development and onboarding of new Mentor Teachers for the CompuPower program in seven rural schools throughout Arizona. She continues to support the program by being the liaison between CGEST, our partner schools and The American Research Institute.
We asked Elaine to be our first Staff Spotlight interview and she was happy to share a little bit about her with all of you!
Home Town:
Mesa, AZ
Top Three Life Highlights
Presenting at a math conference for teachers
Dancing with my dad at my wedding
Raising children (although this is very much still a work in progress!)
What inspires you?
People who are bold and unapologetic in transforming society for the better!
Passions
Math nerd for life, spin addict, dogs, and education.
Suggested Reading
Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams
What is something that you learned recently?
I learned how to host a small, but delicious drive-way, socially distanced brunch.
What is the best thing about your job?
My colleagues are incredible- knowledgeable, competent, fun, talented, and professional.
What has been one of your proudest moments at CGEST?
Our team was able to pivot and successfully transition our CompuPower components into a virtual-friendly environment and somehow had fun doing it!
What has been the most impactful tech innovation you use in your everyday life?
My phone- it’s the most portable computer!
I am committed to advancing equity for women of color in STEM because:
Representation matters. I want my daughter and son to see that women belong anywhere and everywhere they want to be!
Not only is Elaine awesome at her job, but she's a wonderful spirit to have on Zoom calls and we are truly lucky to have her on board. It is truly a shame that we don't get to experience her fire and spirit in person and we all can't wait until we can get back into the office with this one!
